Shakti Organisation Recognized with Three Major Awards at Odisha’s Food Fair

  

On the occasion of International Mandia Day and Odisha Shri Anna Abhiyan Day, Shakti Organisation celebrated a significant achievement at the district-level Food Fair and Exhibition in Rayagada. The event recognized Shakti’s outstanding contributions to sustainable agriculture and community empowerment, where the Shakti Anusthan Ramanaguda team was honored with three prestigious awards: Best CRP, Best Farmer, and Best SHG Group.

The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Shri Kadhraka Apple Swamy, Hon'ble MLA of Rayagada, Shri Neelamadhab Hikka, MLA of Bissam Cuttack, along with other esteemed dignitaries such as Rayagada CDAO, ADMO, and ZP Rayagada. Their presence added immense value to the event and highlighted the importance of such initiatives.

These awards are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and unity of the Shakti Organisation team, whose efforts continue to make a lasting impact on rural communities. This recognition further strengthens our mission to empower farmers, promote organic farming, and support self-help groups (SHGs) for sustainable development.

Congratulations to the Shakti Anusthan Ramanaguda team for their exceptional contributions, and we look forward to many more milestones in our journey toward a brighter, more sustainable future.

Shakti Organisation – Empowering Communities, Promoting Sustainable Agriculture, Achieving Excellence Together!

Empowering Rural Women Through Seed Money Distribution

Shakti Organisation recently hosted a Seed Money Distribution event in Ramnaguda Block, Odisha, under the Mpowered Scaleup Project, in partnership with TrickleUp India Foundation. The event marked a significant milestone in empowering tribal women, with ₹22,56,000 distributed to 96 Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs), benefitting 1006 ultra-poor tribal women. Each SHG received ₹23,500 to support their entrepreneurial ventures, including the purchase of machinery, equipment, and raw materials.

The event was graced by esteemed guests such as Mr. Prodyumna Mandal, Block Development Officer (BDO), Mr. Jayant Kumar Sethy, Mission Shakti BPC, and Mr. Ramesh Chandra Nayak, Director of Shakti Organisation. Along with 58 SHG leaders and other community stakeholders, they celebrated this important step towards financial independence and community empowerment.

This initiative is a vital step in helping these women create sustainable businesses, improve their livelihoods, and contribute to the economic growth of their communities. 

Reviving Our Culture Through Food: "Shakti Organisation's Forgotten Food Festival"

In a world where traditional practices are often overlooked, Shakti Organisation recently organized a Block Level Event on "Shree Anna and the Forgotten Food Festival" at the SRDTC Training Hall in Ramanaguda. Attendees included agriculture staff from the Ramanaguda Block, ADPC representatives from WASSAN, Mission Shakti members, local leaders, progressive farmers, and women’s self-help groups (WSHGs).

This initiative focuses on the importance of traditional foods and the role of millets in our diets. The event brought together local farmers, agriculture staff, and women’s self-help groups, encouraging discussions about the health benefits of forgotten foods and promoting their use in everyday meals. The event featured a showcase of kanda jatiya forgotten foods and vegetables.

A cooking competition saw the participation of the DPMU team, Agricultural Officers, internship students, and WSHG members in preparing millet-based recipes. Maa Manikeshwari SHG won first prize, while Maa Majhigouri SHG secured second place for their innovative millet tiffins.

The Forgotten Food Festival reminds us that our heritage is not just in our stories, but also on our plates.